This event is in the "Children" group. Spring Dream Scavenger Hunt 05/02/2022 @ 9:00am - 05/15/2022 @ 8:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 - 15 2022 Spring Dream Scavenger Hunt 05/02/2022 @ 9:00am - 05/15/2022 @ 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Come to the Central Youth Area for a spring-themed scavenger hunt! Find all the pictures and get a cool prize! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/9 - 5/14 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 9 - 14 2022 Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/9 - 5/14 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library and help us locate all the missing fantastic beasts from the world of Harry Potter. Each hiding creature will have instructions for care for you to learn! Best for ages 6+ Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Star Wars Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/2 - 5/15 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 - 15 2022 Star Wars Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/2 - 5/15 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Can you find all of the Star Wars characters hiding in the children's area? Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Take and Make Fandom Bag All Day 5/2 - 5/13 This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 - 13 2022 Teen Take and Make Fandom Bag All Day 5/2 - 5/13 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Teens! Stop by the South Side Library and pick up at Teen Take and Make Bag. This month, teens can show their fandoms with our Fandom Bag!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2022 Fri Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2022 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Gateway Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Youth Family Game Night 4:00pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2022 Fri Youth Family Game Night 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit Central Library for a casual family game night, with fun board games and the library's Nintendo Switch! The games in this program will be best for families with children ages 5-18. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 3-D Printing Basics: Flexi Toy 4:30pm - 5:30pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2022 Fri 3-D Printing Basics: Flexi Toy 4:30pm - 5:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to design your own 3-D prints! Join us for a 3-D Printing basics class, where we will design our own 3-d flexi toys with Tinkercad. one month after class you will be able to pick up your projects and take them home. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers: "Lali's Feather" 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2022 Fri Creative Readers: "Lali's Feather" 4:30pm - 5:30pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy listening to Lali’s Feather by Farhana Zia. Afterwards, we will make paper plate birds together. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates. Storytime Disclaimer (2021) Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.